Roxane Wallace is active in the arts as a performer, teacher, dancer, and choreographer. A native of California, she holds a BA in Philosophy and an Ethnic Studies minor from the University of California at Berkeley. She is a teaching artist for the Vocal Essence Witness program and the Children's Theater Company. She is a six year member of the Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater Company.

In 2004 Roxane was named Best Dancer in the City Pages Best of the Twin Cities. In 2006 she wrote, choreographed, directed and produced the original ensemble production Evolution of a Soul Sista. Her second evening length production REvolutionary Soul Sistas was presented by the Red Eye Theater as part of their 2007 New Works 4 Weeks Festival. Roxane was a recipient of the 2007 Sage Award for Outstanding Performer in Dance.

Artist Statement
My diverse dance experiences have given me an expansive view and an openness to learning that sustains and nurtures me. Many people have influenced my development and growth in my art form as well as my humanity. All of this has made me a stronger artist.

I enjoy quality work that communicates meaning in ways that are thought provoking, challenging, innovative, inspirational, and uplifting. My performance experience includes Modern, Jazz, West- African, Hip-Hop, Improvisation, and Theater, and my goal is to become an instrument respecting my art form as a means of connection, communication, and transformation no matter what the style of dance. I feel blessed to have achieved a balance in my work that achieves this while also consistently engaging my mind, body, and spirit.

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